Kohala Lighthouse surfForecast / HAW – Big Island / USA

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Kohala Lighthouse surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kohala Lighthouse sea temperature is
25.3° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kohala Lighthouse this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Kohala Lighthouse in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 15) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 15s period and expected on Monday (Feb 09) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 15th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kohala Lighthouse over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly near gales.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Sun
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
NE
3
NE
3
ENE
3
ENE
3
ENE
2.5
ENE
3
ENE
3
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.4
ENE
2.3
ENE
2.3
ENE
1.8
ENE
2.3
ENE
2.3
ENE
2.1
ENE
2.2
ENE
3
ENE
2
ENE
3
NE
Period(s) (?)7899999888888877888810
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)416111314961244128911071274113493110248006886554375475425896009665491936
Wind
(km/h)
45
ENE
55
ENE
45
E
50
E
45
E
50
E
40
ENE
50
ENE
45
E
40
E
40
E
40
E
35
E
40
E
40
E
40
E
45
E
45
ENE
45
E
45
E
45
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:42PM
0.60
11:32PM
0.64
12:31AM
0.70
1:11AM
0.76
12:00PM
0.33
1:42AM
0.81
12:52PM
0.37
2:11AM
0.85
1:31PM
0.41
2:38AM
0.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:46PM
0.21
3:05PM
0.22
4:40PM
0.20
9:11AM
0.31
5:47PM
0.16
9:05AM
0.29
6:36PM
0.11
9:14AM
0.27
7:16PM
0.08
9:28AM
0.24
Sun
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunrise--6:56--6:54--6:54--6:54--6:54--6:52--6:52
Sunset6:17--6:19--6:19--6:20--6:20--6:21--6:21--
mod rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
91241---2-------------
Temp. °C202122232323232222232223232223232223232223
Feels °C (?)141416171718171716171617181718181717171617
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Information about the Kohala Lighthouse Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kohala Lighthouse provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kohala Lighthouse can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kohala Lighthouse surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kohala Lighthouse) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kohala Lighthouse may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Kohala Lighthouse is 87 km (54 miles) from Kihei. If you plan a vacation in Big Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kihei. Kihei has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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